Miscellaneous Flashcards
(57 cards)
ADL
activity of daily living
AMA
against medical advice
BM
bowel movement
B&C
Board & Care facility
BMR
basal metabolic rate
BSC
bedside commode
CCU
critical care unit
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CHO
carbohydrate
D5W
5% dextrose in water
DNAR
do not attempt resuscitation
DNR
do not resuscitate
Dsg
dressing
dx
diagnosis
GT
gastric tube
HHA
home health aide
HOB
head of bed
I&O
intake and output
ICU
intensive care unit
IPPB
intermittent positive pressure breathing
IS
incentive spirometer
NC
nasal cannula
NCS
no concentrated sweets
NICU
neonatal intensive care unit